Category Archives: Issues

Into the Fray: A Volunteer’s Fight Against Prejudice

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Calafat, a small city in south western Romania, is in the poorest part of a country that is far from rich. The infrastructure gave the impression that the clock had been wound back sixty years: many still drew their water … Continue reading →

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Street Fighting Man - An Interview with Hungary’s Communist Party President

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Remnants of the Warsaw Pact were evident as soon as we passed into Slovakia and Hungary. Decaying, twelve story housing projects from the Soviet era loom above city suburbs. Ashen, dormant factories crumble along the Danube River. They are conspicuous … Continue reading →

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An Inside Look at Hungary’s Muzzled Media

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

We met Peter Visnovitz, like so many others on this trip, through couchsurfing. He was kind enough to host us on Easter weekend, when the rest of the city emptied out to visit their families or escape to the countryside. … Continue reading →

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Genetically Modified Foods: A View From the Belly of the Beast

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Dr. Sabina Storck is an agronomist for Syngenta, one of the biggest agriculture firms in the world along with companies like Monsanto, Archer Daniels, and Bayer Agricultural. She is one of the key managers of the clearance application process, or … Continue reading →

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In the Swiss Education System, Your Future is Determined at Age 12

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Imagine having to tell a child’s parents that their 12-year-old isn’t going to be attending a University in his/her lifetime — that their son or daughter has been deemed unqualified to continue a normal education. This is exactly what Sonja … Continue reading →

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